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GR08 VKG

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,040 mi
Last recorded143,040 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VKG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 143,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 136,943 miles

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,501 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,086 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Rear brake pads on minimum thickness (strong advise)

Rear fog slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Jan 2023 118,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Rear brake pads on minimum thickness (strong advise)

Rear fog slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Dec 2021 112,025 miles

Front pads just above minimum thickness

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear just above minimum thickness

Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,126 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,211 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2018 92,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad fixing not secured (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

all tyres wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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GR08 VKG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR08 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR08 VKG registered?

GR08 VKG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GR08 VKG safe to buy?

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